Syracuse University to hold Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 12

By Alex Ptachick 
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A Veterans Day ceremony will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 12 at Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University.

The ceremony will be put on by the Syracuse University Veterans Resource Center, also known as SALUTE. 2012 is the third consecutive year that Syracuse University was named a “Military Friendly School” by G.I. Jobs magazine. To continue to uphold that reputation, the school will honor students, staff, faculty and alumni who served or are currently serving in the armed forces.

SALUTE opened in July 2009 at 700 University Ave, part of University College of Syracuse University. The Veterans’ Resource Center strives to support those who have served for our country by helping them adapt to life in a university setting.

The ceremony will include the singing of the National Anthem and a performance by Grammy and Country Music Award nominee Michael Peterson; a presentation of the American flag; a speech from Vice Admiral Robert Murrett, who is deputy director of the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism and professor of practice in the Maxwell School of Citizenship; and a collection of armed forces anthems for service members and veterans to stand and be recognized.

If special needs parking is necessary, call 315-443-2462.

For additional information, visit the SALUTE website at salute.syr.edu or stop by the Syracuse University Veterans Resource Center.